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'“While we acknowledge Matthews’ argument that this is not a cross-check meant to harm or injure his opponent, it also not a routine motion to box out an opponent or to gain body position,” the department said in a video explaining the suspension.' … [Read more...] about Auston Matthews suspended for cross-checking Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin

'It was a game, just like Thursday’s 3-1 win over ex-captain Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights, the Sabres almost certainly would’ve lost earlier this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres display growing maturity in win over Maple Leafs at Heritage Classic

'After the Leafs fell behind, they lost their cool in the waning minutes, and Matthews and Dahlin shoved each other near the net. When Matthews hit Dahlin, Sabres goalie Craig Anderson stepped in to separate them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Rasmus Dahlin, Auston Matthews battle at Heritage Classic

'“You’re playing a lot of games are practicing every day,” said Sabres goalie Craig Anderson, who will start this afternoon’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. “This breaks it up to the point where fresh look, fresh life, similar to an All-Star break or whatnot, just kind of really lighten the mood and brighten things up for it.”' … [Read more...] about Heritage Classic helps refresh Sabres, ‘brighten things up’

'“But now that we’re here … I remember how much fun it is out there,” Anderson said. “Being out there, today’s skate, you’re on the ice, it’s cold, the wind’s blowing, you’re all bundled up. And just kind of the pure joy of hockey takes over. It’s still the NHL. It’s the kid’s game, the pure joy of the game comes out of these type of experiences.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Craig Anderson to start; Buffalo to make lineup change

'“You get the feel of being a kid,” Granato said following Friday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “The ice sounds like you’re on outdoor ice. Everything about it feels outdoors. From the clothes you wear, a little more turtleneck and you bundle up, and the way you sweat and the way you feel when you sweat, it’s amazing. It’s an amazing experience. It brings you back.”' … [Read more...] about Heritage Classic promises to be special experience for Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres

'“It’s just the best feeling for them to have your back and just cheering for you. It’s amazing. I can’t wait for people to come back, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin on Thursday’s wild atmosphere: ‘It was unreal’

'“I want the best for Jack, but that was exciting,” Krebs said. “Me and Tuchy, we’re passionate about playing here in Buffalo. We want to do the best we can for this organization. And that felt good giving that guy a hug. It’s just exciting.”' … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs, Alex Tuch lead Sabres over Jack Eichel, Golden Knights

'The Sabres dressed two rookies – Casey Fitzgerald, 25, and Mattias Samuelsson, who turns 22 on Monday – against Vegas. Jacob Bryson, 24, and Henri Jokiharju, 22, also played.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Casey Fitzgerald, young defensemen taking over blue line

'“No bitterness. Nope. None whatsoever,” Eichel said Wednesday following Vegas’ practice. “I had a phenomenal time here in Buffalo. Lived out a childhood dream playing in my first NHL game. The organization, the city was nothing but great for me and my family. There’s no bitterness in me whatsoever."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel wonders about reception in Buffalo, not bitter toward Sabres

'Defensemen Will Butcher (lower body, 15 games) and Colin Miller (upper body, 21 games) have also been practicing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Henri Jokiharju, other injured players close to returning

'“Just breakdowns,” Okposo said of what doomed the Sabres. “It seemed like every puck is going through and just didn’t do a good enough job staying on top of them. Obviously, they got a ton of skill. I thought that they were a little sloppy in the first and a little bit, it seemed like, just a little slow."' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode against Panthers, lose big: ‘That team doesn’t stop’

'“It’s kind of weird going into a new group early on,” Reinhart, 26, said prior to his first game at KeyBank Center as a visitor. “It didn’t come easy right away, kind of had to learn how to play that system and get comfortable in that environment. I think once I did that, it’s been a lot of fun to play in with this group of guys.”' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Sam Reinhart back in Buffalo thriving with Panthers

'“This is what it looks like in the playoffs. When a team gets up, they shut it down. We were challenged with that and we’ve got to learn from that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres experience ‘playoff hockey’ in loss to Kings

'“He’ll be sore because of the impact, but the testing here was as positive as it could be,” he said. “Now we’ll get some imaging to make sure it’s nothing more that could be hidden.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch leaves game injured after crashing into goalpost